School Chef

Blue Arrow; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate £16-18

School-friendly working hours

Immediate September start

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

Blue Arrow is seeking a school kitchen chef in the Greater London area to prepare, cook and serve food using fresh ingredients to a high standard. You will manage the day-to-day running of the school kitchen, maintain high hygiene and health & safety standards, and lead the kitchen team.

The role requires a Food Hygiene Certificate Level II, prior experience in a school or educational catering setting, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to operate independently.

Qualifications

• Food Hygiene Certificate Level II required.
• Previous experience as a Chef in a primary school or educational catering environment.
• Ability to manage a busy kitchen operation independently.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and allergen management.
• Enhanced DBS preferred or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve food to a high standard using fresh ingredients.
• Manage day-to-day running of the school kitchen.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and health & safety.
• Manage stock, ordering, and kitchen documentation.
• Lead and support the kitchen team.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Communication skills

Independently manage kitchen

Food safety & allergen knowledge

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate Level II

Job description

To prepare, cook and serve food using fresh ingredients , to a high standard

Managing the day-to-day running of the school kitchen

Maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and health & safety

Managing stock, ordering, and kitchen documentation

Leading and supporting the kitchen team

Requirements

• Food Hygiene Certificate Level II
• Previous experience as a Chef, working within a primary school or educational catering environment
• Ability to manage a busy kitchen operation independently
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Knowledge of food safety and allergen management
• Enhanced DBS preferred or willingness to obtain one

What's on Offer

• £16.00 - 18.00 per hour
• School-friendly working hours
• Supportive working environment
• Immediate recruitment for a September start

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people